MS Finance at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Finance is a globally connected industry that is constantly changing. The 2008 United States financial crisis caught many investors and homeowners off guard. The drastic ups and downs of cryptocurrency would have been unthinkable a few years ago.

Faculty: Stuart School of Business | Department: Business | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Illinois Tech’s Master of Science in Finance program consists of 10 courses taught by finance professors with extensive industry experience. A selection of elective concentrations allows students to develop valuable expertise in industry specializations. Almost all courses are offered outside of normal work hours, allowing you to maintain full-time employment.

Career pathways

Our M.S. in Finance degree program will prepare you to step into a variety of specialized finance careers, such as: Financial or equity analyst; Financial risk manager; Derivative trader or originator; Portfolio or hedge fund manager; Credit risk analyst; Chicago Board Options Exchange; Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group; Ernst & Young.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of Science in Finance admissions requirements Completed online application Official transcript submission with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale No GMAT or GRE scores required A one-page statement of purpose, with goals and objectives English proficiency exam, if required Have Questions? Connect with Us For any questions about Stuart School of Business degree programs or the application and enrollment process, contact Graduate Admissions. For more information, contact associate program director Dr. Ben Van Vliet. Why Choose Illinois Tech’s Master of Science in Finance Program?

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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